​ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 29: Manager Don Mattingly #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on before game one of the National League Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on September 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Don Mattingly #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on from the dugout prior to the game against the Atlanta Braves in game two of the National League Wild Card Series at Truist Park on September 30, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) GettyFORT MYERS, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 18: Peter Fatse #62 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during photo day at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on February 18, 2025 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) GettyFORT MYERS, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 18: Peter Fatse #62 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during photo day at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on February 18, 2025 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) GettyFORT MYERS, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 21: Peter Fatse #62 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during Boston Red Sox Photo Day at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on February 21, 2023 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) GettyFORT MYERS, FL – MARCH 16: Peter Fatse #62 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait on Major League Baseball photo day on March 15, 2022 at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on March 16, 2022 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Getty Images) GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 01: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies walks back to the dugout after striking out against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning in game three of the National League Wild Card Series at Truist Park on October 01, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) GettyThe Philadelphia Phillies entered the offseason with plenty of uncertainty surrounding the coaching staff.It seemed interim manager Don Mattingly wouldn’t return, but the Phillies ended up signing him for the next two years.GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Don Mattingly #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on from the dugout prior to the game against the Atlanta Braves in game two of the National League Wild Card Series at Truist Park on September 30, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Philadelphia fired hitting coach Kevin Long and infield coach Bobby Dickerson.On Monday, the Phillies’ replacement for Long was revealed.Philadelphia Phillies Hire Peter Fatse as Hitting Coach Amid World SeriesGettyFORT MYERS, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 18: Peter Fatse #62 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during photo day at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on February 18, 2025 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The Phillies are hiring Peter Fatse as their new hitting coach, according to Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic.From Varnes on X: The Phillies are